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LIST: Controllers That Work With OUYA

Hello friends and OUYA gamers!

I'll be putting together a compiled list of all Working / Semi-Working / Wishlists for all Controller Types that interact with the OUYA.

• Any submissions here for WORKING controllers (meaning they can be paired, control the OUYA UI AND work in a variety of games/apps) must be accompanied with a "How-To" explanation and/or a Hyperlink to the explanation. That will help any current users perform the tasks necessary to set up the controller in question. This also goes for SEMI-WORKING controllers (meaning they interact with the OUYA UI but have limitations and/or won't work in games AND Vice Versa).

• Any submissions here for WISHLISTS are simply that, controllers that you want to see working on the OUYA at some point.

• Any NON-WORKING controllers will be added to a list of "NON-WORKING" peripherals that someday might work.

I will do my best to keep this thread updated on a weekly basis, with your help we can maximize the potential of input devices for the OUYA!

Thanks Everyone!
Silent Rob

I need your help!

Anyone with knowledge on these following controller types please post here. I'm hard at work trying to find concrete examples of working XBox Wireless Controllers (with a genuine usb receiver) and more...

Your help is very much appreciated and will go a long way to helping us take advantage of the awesome peripherals out there!

LIST OF THINGS: (whether or not it semi-works or can be used within games, has issues... etc, please include any info at all)ESSENTIAL INFORMATION NEEDED

Description:These controller types are confirmed to work both in OUYA's UI as well as in games and applications. There might still be limitations to them (as in they don't have touchpads or other features) but will generally work throughout the Ouya Console.

How-To Guide: Very Simple... Just Pair it to the OUYA via the "U" button near the bottom of the controller by holding it down. A graphical UI will guide you through this process automatically if no other controllers are paired already.

When you shut down the OUYA, your PS3 controller probably won’t turn itself off properly. To keep it from going dead, press and hold the PS button for ten seconds. It’s not an ideal setup, but the experience is much improved overall.

How-To Guide: Plug in the USB dongle that comes with the controller and pair the controller to it.

*NOTE: A few very unique things to note about this controller.

1) The controller has a button in the middle that works JUST LIKE the OUYA Home Button on the official controller! This means things like opening up menu in games that use that button or double tapping to exit work with this controller.
2) It seems to have slight issues on certain games. Essentially the buttons are mapped differently than the native controller, something easy to get used to, and in Shadowrun I could not reload, although everything else worked in all other games I've tried.

It appears to always take over 1st controller even if the OUYA controller is turned on (it pushes the OUYA Controller to Player 2).

Originally Posted by CadmiumRED

If you use it in XBMC (sideloaded), the face buttons work, BUT... the D-Pad and analog sticks unfortunately DO NOT. You can't navigate anywhere with it! Shame.

SEMI-WORKING CONTROLLERS

Description: These controller types work for certain aspects of the Ouya console, but not all. Some may play well in emulators but can't operate the Ouya UI, others will do the opposite. Some features will not be available using some of these controllers, as it all depends on what your use for them is. Some of these will be 'application dependent', meaning you can use them if the application/game supports them. I will do my best to provide information that will tell you where and how they will work.

How-To Guide: Just plug the USB Generic Receiver into the back of the OUYA. Then connect the controller to the receiver via the small connection button on the controller and the receiver itself.

*NOTE: When you attach the Wireless Receiver via USB to the OUYA it takes up 4 controller spots automatically. Even though you haven't connected the actual controller to the receiver yet. I believe this is just the function of the receiver making space for all controllers that can eventually be connected to it. Some Games/Emulators Need the Buttons to be "Mapped", creating an extra step. Both Generic & Authentic Receivers will work the same way.

Pairs with Ouya UI, and does work in Emulators and Ouya Games BUT... Xbox button continuosly flashes (as if trying to assign a controller number) which is highly annoying. D-Pad doesn't appear to register in Emulators, you must use the analog stick.. Annoying overall but it works without really any lag at all.

How-To Guide: You can Pair the Wiimote through the Main Menu of any of Robert Braglia's Emulators. Just "Scan for Wiimotes/iCP/JS1" using the option in the menu and then Press 1 & 2 (or the tiny red 'Sync' button) to Pair your Wiimote. The Wiimote will flash four bars until it is paired along with a message on the TV saying "Wiimote Connected".

*NOTE: Only been tested to work within Robert Broglia's Emulators. Does not need the 'Sensor Bar' to pair with the Ouya. Wii Nunchuck Supported!

EMUType: Genuine Nintendo Wii Classic Controller (Tethered to Wiimote).How-To Guide: When pairing a Wiimote (see Nintendo Wiimote) connect the Wii Classic Controller to the Wiimote after that process.NOTE: Only been tested to work within Robert Broglia's Emulators.
Review Links: Amazon.com Product PageIssues: See Nintendo Wiimote.

EMUType: Genuine Nintendo Wii U Pro Wireless Controller.How-To Guide: You can Pair the Wii U Pro through the Main Menu of any of Robert Braglia's Emulators. Just "Scan for Wiimotes/iCP/JS1" using the option in the menu then pair it using the tiny red 'Sync' button on the controller.NOTE: Only been tested to work within Robert Broglia's Emulators.
Review Links: Amazon.com Product PageIssues: See Nintendo Wiimote.

EMUType: Genuine Nintendo Wii Arcade Stick.How-To Guide: When pairing a Wiimote (see Nintendo Wiimote) connect the Arcade Stick Controller to the Wiimote after that process.NOTE: Only been tested to work within Robert Broglia's Emulators.
Review Links: COMING SOON

"I simply plugged it in via USB and it synced just fine. However, not all buttons seemed to match the Ouya controller. For example, the middle XBOX button doesn't work the same as the middle OUYA button..." - CamelJR

"Paired as a joystick, would not pair in keyboard mode. It detected as a bluetooth controller. buttons would not work, d-pad worked. Sideloaded SNES emulator to try map buttons. Buttons did map as unknown but would not work as player 2 for 2 player games. It moved both player 1 and player 2 at the same time, ie mortal kombat, KI, etc., type of games. It does work in 1 player mode with in game button mapping. Maps a decent SNES joypad type of replacement." - Chris Hoppman

Type: Logitech DirectInput PC ControllerNOTE: I messed around with this controller plugged in in the menu, in games, and even in Emulators with none of it working. I believe there SHOULD be a way to get them to work for emulation, but I have not found out how. It's possible the EMU's are not programmed to take DirectInput or the OUYA/Android itself is not.Issues:

Confirmed genuine wireless Sony dualshock PS3 controller works both wired and will pair.

Not working:

Generic clone PS3 wireless dualshock from "that auction site". Will work wired (console BT turns off), but will not connect wirelessly. Generic model has "P3" instead of the Playstation logo on the center button.

So glad this became a sticky thread lol keep up the good work man.
But this thread will only do as good as the people that post their findings with controllers so START POSTING PEOPLE!!
Tonight I will try my WiiU Pro Controllers and let u know my findings

Exactly derty, whatever people have tested themselves and either worked/didn't work let us know! AND... how you did it, did you run into problems pairing, is there lag... etc. The more info we get into this, the more options and ease of use we can get from the Ouya! Thanks to whoever Stickied this too, that was a pleasant and very helpful surprise!

I'll also update the thread tonight with anything we get today.

Originally Posted by occams_razor

Working:

Confirmed genuine wireless Sony dualshock PS3 controller works both wired and will pair.

Not working:

Generic clone PS3 wireless dualshock from "that auction site". Will work wired (console BT turns off), but will not connect wirelessly. Generic model has "P3" instead of the Playstation logo on the center button.

When you say "Wired" for the PS3 Genuine controller, do you mean a fully-wired controller OR using the charging cable to hook up a "wireless" one? Just clarifying this. Thanks for your submissions!

Thanks mate, just one other thing, with the genuine controller, while it's wired... does it turn off BT like the generic one does?

My real OUYA controllers stop working so I am guessing BT is turned off. I can confirm later, but I believe I've read that during the pairing process for the PS3 controller that BT will turn off until you disconnect the cable and wirelessly connect after cycling the OUYA's power.

I read about that too, that when you hook up "any" usb controller, regardless of it naturally being wireless to begin with, will turn off the BT for some reason. I have hopes they'll figure this out in a future firmware update.

I sent Ouya support an email about some things I want to know about regarding controller support. Hopefully i'll hear back from them within a week... hopefully BEFORE the next firmware update. :-D

Thanks for the help mate, this helps us out a lot seeing as PS3 generics and because the genuine ones are pretty desirable because they work pretty well with Ouya, there's a misconception that the generics will too. (unlike my xbox thingies over here... )